Never played Final Fantasy myself. I always wanted to play it, but I always felt intimidated by the SO MANY games they have, and I'd feel I have to start from FFI so I can get to the latest released game. :(

It's such an amazing game, don't get me wrong. But ahhh le timing and stuff.

Speaking of games in general, I really should get my gaming fix this year. Getting my xbox back from my brother-in-law and getting some games really soon. :D

You wouldn't have to start from the very first game, I started halfway into the series (6) and I wasn't lost. That's mostly because most of the games don't relate to the previous versions. That way, people can just dive right into the game. The only thing that really changes is the battle systems.